ICS 131: Social Analysis of Computerization Lecture 20: Epilogue and Review
Final Exam Thursday, June 15, 1:30pm-3:30pm RH 104 (right here)
Structure Multiple Choice Short Answers Essay
Material Material from both lecture and readings will be covered. Material from both the first half and the second half will be covered.
Questions on the Logistics?
Key Idea Technological systems operate in a non- technological context. When you are designing these systems, you should be aware of the impacts that they will have.
Identifying and Analyzing Social Issues Be aware of both obvious and non-obvious issues that pertain to technology. Discuss them in a systematic way.
Social Aspects of Technical Questions Each technical problem comes with a unique set of social, cultural, environmental and other conditions. An understanding of these conditions can often help you solve the problem more effectively.
Computing and the Law Rules of conduct have been formalized into laws. These laws have a major impact on technical production. Laws sometimes change slowly, and technology often changes rapidly. This mismatch is often a source of friction between computing and the law.
Environmental Impacts of Computing Advances in computational technology are changing the relationship between people and other aspects of the natural world. Being aware of and sensitive to the environmental impacts of your work is part of your responsibility as a computing professional.
Computers, Work and Learning People often have a strong sense that computational technology can make work and learning better, faster, cheaper and more effective. The reality of the relationship between computation, work and learning is not so clear-cut.
Computing and Everyday Life Computers are moving from use primarily as work tools to use in many facets of everyday life. They are also blurring the line between work and everyday life.
You Elements of the examination may ask you to think about your personal future involvement with computing technology as it relates to the concepts of the course. How will the work you do and the life you live have impacts on the world?
Questions on the Content?
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